Who We Are
The National Health Collaborative on Violence and Abuse (NHCVA) is the only independent, nonpartisan medical and public health coalition dedicated to shaping federal policy on the health impact of violence and abuse.
Over three decades of collaboration, our members have educated policymakers to prevent violence and abuse in all forms, including child abuse, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse. Our members represent nearly one million health professionals with deep expertise and experience.
Our Approach
We know that public health approaches to preventing and addressing violence and abuse work. Our coalition brings health expertise to partner with policymakers to create bipartisan progress.
We provide policymakers with the latest evidence, insights about what’s working from around the country, and educational resources about the policies that prevent violence and abuse.
- Child abuse and neglect
- Intimate partner violence and abuse
- Sexual violence and abuse
- Community violence and abuse
- Elder abuse
Public Health Impact on Violence and Abuse
- New analysis shows child maltreatment costs society over $2 trillion in lifetime expenses—but for every $1 invested in prevention through economic and concrete supports, taxpayers save an estimated $2.75 to $5.46, making early intervention not only a moral imperative but a fiscal one.
- 63.9% of U.S. adults reported at least one ACE; 17.3% reported four or more ACEs.
- 41% of women and 26% of men experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.
- The total lifetime social cost per IPV victim is $103,767 for women and $23,414 for men, when counting costs including medical care, lost productivity, and criminal justice.
- Over 400,000 older adults experienced assaults in 2022, and the average medical cost of their emergency department treatment was over $18,000.
- The most recent FBI data show nearly 60,000 aggravated assaults and over 1,300 homicides in 2023.